British Columbia

• B.C. funds $25 million more for marine restoration, doubling program

  British Columbia's Environment Ministry has announced another $25 million in funding for coastal cleanup and restoration of the marine environment.

  Environment

  May 30
  
• B.C. lays out roadmap for anti-racism research into government services

  The British Columbia government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June.

  Politics

  May 29
  
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• Lululemon to expand Vancouver HQ, add 2,600 new jobs over five years

  Vancouver-based company Lululemon says it will expand its headquarters in the city and create 2,600 jobs over the next five years.

  Economy

  May 25
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• Two fishermen dead in boating incident off Haida Gwaii

  British Columbia RCMP say two men are dead after a boating incident on the west coast of Haida Gwaii.

  May 1
• Vernon Slo-Pitch league makes sport accessible to all

  The thrill of running around the bases after hitting a home run knows no age limit in Vernon and Area Senior Slo-Pitch League.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 21
• B.C. man charged with 10 counts of sexual assault

  Police in Victoria say a 49-year-old man is facing 10 counts of sexual assault with a weapon after a series of attacks on women last year.

  Apr 13
• Top court’s refusal to hear private healthcare ban appeal ‘unfathomable,’ B.C. doctor says

  Canada's top court Thursday confirmed it would not hear an appeal in the case, which has wound its way through the courts for 13 years.

  Health

  Apr 6
• Fungus behind disease ravaging bat populations found in southeastern B.C.

  White nose syndrome attacks bats by disrupting their hibernation, and is responsible for ravaging bat populations across North America. 

  Environment

  Apr 3
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• BC Ferries Commissioner OKs 9.2% yearly fare hikes

  The British Columbia Ferry Commission has set a price cap on ferry fare increases of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.

  Politics

  Mar 31
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• John Rustad acclaimed leader of B.C. Conservatives

  A former BC Liberal cabinet minister who has been sitting in British Columbia's legislature as an Independent is the new leader of the provincial Conservatives.

  Politics

  Mar 31